St Matthew's Toddler Club and Sunday School

	Toddlers, Services for Children & Sunday School

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Contact Sally Best about Toddlers Club or Sunday School (Young Matters).

St Matthew's Toddler Club

This meets every Monday morning in term time, from 9.30am to 11.30am.

The club is open to any child under school age with whatever carer they choose to bring - we have mums, minders, dads and grannies.

There is sometimes a waiting list

Services for Children & Sunday School (Young Matters)

Firstly, any child is welcome at every service. However, you and they may be more comfortable at the ones particularly planned with children in mind. We have a mixture of provision, and hope you can find just what meets your needs. Because it is so varied you may find it helpful to write it into your calendar!

1st Sunday each month

9.30 Adult-orientated Sung Eucharist with sermon (about 1 hour)
11.15 All Age service aimed at those who have a shorter concentration span – and their children (20 – 30 minutes)
Between these 2 services there is coffee in the church hall.

2nd Sunday

9.30 Sung Eucharist with sermon (about 1 hour)

At the same time, during term time, Young Matters meet in the hall, where the same lesson is given in an age-appropriate way with suitable activities. Under-3’s are also welcome to join us as an informal crèche. We join the service as the adults go up to receive Communion, and the children receive a blessing and join in with the final hymn. Over-5’s can be left if they feel comfortable, but at present most parents stay and join in.

Young Matters' collections are sent termly to a charity of the children's choice.

3rd Sunday

9.30 All Age Sung Eucharist with child-friendly talk replacing sermon, simpler prayers and shorter readings. Older children often help in various ways (prayers, readings, collection). Sometimes Young Matters have prepared material to use in the service. The music group play instead of the organ, and the atmosphere is more informal. (about 40 minutes)

4th & 5th Sundays

As 2nd Sundays.

As you will see there is something each week aimed more specifically at our younger members.

If you like to be involved in the service without worrying about a noisy baby you are welcome to use the vestry, where the service is piped through, but the congregation can’t hear you. Parents using this option often join at the same time as Young Matters.